No Format! is an independent record label based in

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founded in 2004 by Laurent Bizot, joined in 2007 by Thibaut Mullings. The label seeks to invest in original musical projects, be them

instrumental An instrumental is a recording normally without any vocals, although it might include some inarticulate vocals, such as shouted backup vocals in a big band setting. Through semantic widening, a broader sense of the word song may refer to inst ...

or vocal, and has built up a catalogue of 22 works since its inception. Among them, the duets between artists with a traditional

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n musical background and artists more familiar with

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traditions ( ''Chamber Music'' by

Ballaké Sissoko Ballaké Sissoko (born 1968) is a Malian player of the kora. He has worked with Toumani Diabaté and Taj Mahal, and is a member of the group 3MA with Driss El Maloumi and Rajery. Biography Ballaké's father, Djelimady Sissoko, was a notable mus ...

and Vincent Segal), but also albums by

singer-songwriters A singer-songwriter is a musician who writes, composes, and performs their own musical material, including lyrics and melodies. In the United States, the category is built on the folk-acoustic tradition, although this role has transmuted th ...

( Chocolate Genius, Inc.,

Mélissa Laveaux Mélissa Laveaux (born 9 January 1985) is an independent Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist of Haitian descent previously signed to No Format!. Her music has been described as a mix of roots, folk, and blues using her signature percussive f ...

or ''Solo Piano'' by

Chilly Gonzales Jason Charles Beck (born 20 March 1972), professionally known as Chilly Gonzales, is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and producer. Currently based in Cologne, Germany, he previously lived for several years in Paris. Gonzales is a musical polymat ...

to name a few). In 2016 No Format! was recognized as one of Europe's most inspiring young label and was selected by IMPALA and The Independent Echo for th
FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN
campaign. Since 2016, No Format! has released and distributed over 46 albums, EP's and Singles in partnership with the many of their signed artists.

Artists

* ALA.NI *

and Vincent Segal * Chocolate Genius, Inc. *Faya Dub *

Kyrie Kristmanson Kyrie Kristmanson (born 1989 or 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, she has lived in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and in France. Since appearing at the 2006 Winnipeg Folk Fest ...

*Lansiné Kouyaté and David Neerman *

Julia Sarr Julia Sarr is a Mezzo-soprano born in Dakar (Senegal) from the Serer ethnic group. As one of the most sought after backing vocalists, she has worked with several prominent artists over the years including Youssou N'Dour, Lokua Kanza and Patrice ...

Mamani Keïta Assitan Keïta, popularly known as Mamani Keïta (born 20 October 1965, in Bamako) is a singer and musician from Mali. "Mamani" literally means "grandmother". She was raised speaking Bambara, and was a backup singer for Salif Keita. She is best ...

*Misja Fitzgerald Michel *Nicolas Repac *Rocé * Gerald Toto,

Richard Bona Richard Bona (born 28 October 1967) is a Cameroon-born American multi-instrumentalist and singer. Early life Bona Penda Nya Yuma Elolo was born in Minta, Cameroon, into a family of musicians, which enabled him to start learning music from a y ...

Lokua Kanza Lokua Kanza (born April 1958) is a singer-songwriter from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is known for his soulful, folksy sound. Biography Lokua Kanza was born Pascal Lokua Kanza in Bukavu in the province of Sud-Kivu, in the eastern p ...

References

External links

Official website

YouTube channel
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